as in close
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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What To Know Real estate agents who spoke to Redfin said buyers are becoming reluctant to finalize purchases due to economic uncertainties, in particular high mortgage rates, the potential impacts of tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession in the near future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025 -
But their 9-0 start was derailed late as UM dropped two of its final three regular-season games to go from a near lock for the playoffs to missing out entirely.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Together is a supernatural body horror flick about a couple whose move to the countryside brings them closer than ever — literally.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Following close behind during the semifinals in Singapore was Romania’s David Popovici, who posted a 46.84.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Although things occasionally get testy along the shared border, relations had been for the most part cordial, with both sides camping side-by-side, sharing singalongs and games of Takraw, a form of foot volleyball.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
25 July 2025
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In recent years, the construction of a wall along the United States-Mexico border under President Donald Trump toppled untold numbers of saguaro cacti.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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He's been a guy that's just trying to work his way in.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Problem solved—just whack a massive capacity card in, right?—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
3 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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These higher costs reduce the profitability of domestic businesses across a diverse array of industries including automobiles and pharmaceuticals.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The series earned 10 Emmy nominations across its four-season run on CBS and did win once, when Andy Ackerman took home the Outstanding Video Tape Editing For A Series trophy in 1982.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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